Plant-based News & Media

Mr. Charlie's Told Me So celebrates anniversary with cassava ice cream, Mike Tyson chocolate ear

February 14, 2025

Plant-based QSR Mr. Charlie's Told Me so will celebrate the third anniversary of its flagship La Brea restaurant in Los Angeles today.

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Why sustainability is important, successful year-round in foodservice

by Jamil Bouchareb — CEO and Founder, Restaurantware

It's Earth Month, and operators may have a heightened focus on sustainability, but evolving economic and consumer trends make eco-friendly practices an…

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Plant Power Fast Food debuts black bean-based burger patty

October 27, 2023

Plant Power Fast Food has introduced the Hippie Patty in time for World Vegan Day on Nov. 1. The patty is comprised of black beans, poblano peppers, chipotle…

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Taco Bell to release Vegan Nacho Fries

September 29, 2023

Nacho Fries are back at Taco Bell, and this time the brand is also releasing a vegan cheese to accompany orders, according to a press release.

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White Castle celebrates 5 years of Impossible Sliders with offer

September 11, 2023

White Castle has been selling its Impossible Sliders for five years, and the Columbus, Ohio-based brand became the first fast-food outlet to sell them in 2018…

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Odd Burger to launch packaged goods line

July 21, 2023

Canada-based QSR brand Odd Burger has announced that it is launching a consumer-packaged goods line for grocery, club and convenience outlets, according to a…

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Odd Burger to acquire plant-based packaged goods company Zoglo's

May 8, 2023

Canada-based Odd Burger, vegan fast-food restaurants, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Zoglo's, a leader in the plant-based consumer packaged goods…

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McDonald's to add plant-based nuggets to menu in Germany

February 16, 2023

McDonald's is adding another plant-based product to its line, but this time in Germany. McPlant Nuggets will roll out to 1,400 German outlets next week…

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Chick-fil-A tests cauliflower sandwich in three markets

February 9, 2023

Chicken-fil-A is testing the Chick-fil-A Cauliflower Sandwich at restaurants in three markets. The preparation is similar to the brand's original chicken…

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Plant-based ingredients grow on pizza market

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The NPD Group forecasts dairy and meat alternatives to grow through 2024 driven almost entirely by Millennials and Gen Zs. Not only are they looking for…

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Taco Del Mar intros plant-based meat alternative

January 25, 2023

Taco Del Mar has introduced a plant-based alternative to meat on its menus. The Spicy Chorizo Has is a seasoned protein option made with plant-based chorizo…

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Taco Bell releases Beyond Meat carne asada steak

September 21, 2022

Taco Bell has released a plant-based product in collaboration with Beyond Meat, the Beyond Carne Asada Steak. Taco Bell will debut the product at select…

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Taco Bell tests plant-based protein in Birmingham

August 18, 2022

Taco Bell is testing a proprietary plant-based protein in Birmingham, Alabama, according to a press release.

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Beyond Meat's stock falls after end of McDonald's McPlant test run

July 29, 2022

McDonald's has ended its test of the widely-anticipated McPlant which uses Beyond Meat plant-based patties. As a result, shares of Beyond Meat fell 6%…

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Odd Burger purchases land for manufacturing plant

July 6, 2022

Vegan fast-food brand Odd Burger has secured land in London, Ontario, Canada for the development of a new 50,000 square feet food manufacturing facility. The…

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Burger King adds to its Impossible burger line

June 24, 2022

Burger King has added two new Impossible burger offerings to its plant-based menu – the Impossible King and the Impossible Southwest Bacon Whopper, according…

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Burger King ends trial run of plant-based London location

May 2, 2022

Burger King has ended the trial run of its all-vegan restaurant in Leicester Square in London, according to a report in The Guardian. The fast-foot outlet had…

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Celebrate Earth Day All Month Long

Earth Day doesn’t have to be celebrated just one day. Check out our infographic for ways to celebrate all month-long from give-a-ways, events to plant-based…

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